Your guide for running an effective session with the Discovery Cards — for practitioners and educators at every level of knowledge, skill, and experience

Best Practice Model: R1's Problem-Solving content draws from the work of experts: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) frameworks, American Psychological Association, Peter Drucker, Daniel Kahneman.

TOPIC: Problem-Solving — How can I build and strengthen my skills?

The Practice of Problem-Solving.

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Problem-solving is the ability to recognize challenges, think critically about possible solutions, and respond with thoughtful, effective action. It involves noticing when something is not working, understanding the underlying issue, identifying priorities, and exploring options that can lead to meaningful progress. Strong problem-solving skills help individuals adapt to change, manage uncertainty, and make informed decisions with greater confidence. Effective problem-solving is a process of observation, reflection, and learning. By practicing these skills, individuals build resilience, independence, flexibility, and self-confidence in everyday life, relationships, school, and work settings.

Facilitator Guide — An essential companion to the Discovery Cards, the Facilitator Guide provides group leaders with everything needed to run structured, stage-matched sessions, including activity worksheets, and coaching tips. Discovery Cards are simple, practical, and impactful and increase engagement. Using behavior-based and color categorized cards, group members will discover strengths and gaps based on the Life Skills model. Card activities spur group members to set goals for progressing and building skills. Discovery Cards increase engagement, participation, self-discovery, and spark great discussions in group settings. For the best experience, buy a Group Kit, which includes everything you need to run an effective session.

• Facilitator Guide includes:
• Model overview
• Card deck summary
• Activity instructions and worksheets
• Coaching tips

• Specs
• Forty-eight (48) pages
• Width: 8.5 x Height: 11.0 inches
• Saddle-stitched printed guide
• Language: English
• Publisher: R1 Publishing LLC